
What Rockfordians Ate For Their Last Meals of 2024
Nobody really thinks about it, but we all had one last meal before we entered 2025!
My prediction was that I'd eat from Ernie's Midtown Pub as my final meal of 2024. I'm so proud to say, I guessed right! I got their feature this week: Smash'n Waffle Fries.
It came with all of this and didn't disappoint.
- Seasoned Waffle Fries
- Single Patty Smash Burger chopped up
- Beer Cheese
- Ernie’s Sauce
- Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Pico de Gallo
JUST LOOK AT IT. IT WAS SO DELICIOUS!
So, I started to wonder what everyone had for their final meals of 2024. So many options to choose from around Rockford, but here's what we indulged in!

Tiki had "Wild mushroom chicken crepe, 2 glasses of dark cherry whiskey sours, and a raspberry chocolate ganache cake"
Dianne had "the Admiral and a margarita. Delicious and it warms up great in the air fryer for leftovers"
Kimberly had the "Filet and garlic mashed potatoes"
Along with the famous rolls, Yasman had the Steak kabobs!
Other popular restaurants mentioned were Capri, Olympic Tavern, Shogun, Portillo's, La Patrona, Culver's and plenty of homemade dishes! Lots of Rockford residents cooked at home to celebrate the New Year. I don't blame them!
So, what was your final meal of 2024, and what's your FIRST meal of 2025?
I'm pretty sure I'll get Cantina Taco or Tortilla Express in downtown Rockford. I love burritos and it feels like a burrito kind of day. You feel me?
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